Delmah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Delmah

What is the meaning of the name Delmah ?

The baby name Delmah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-mah (IPA: /ˈdɛlmɑː/ or /ˈdɛlmə/).

Delmah is Irish in Origin.

Delmah is a rare modern given name, most often feminine. Commonly viewed as a creative respelling of Delma, it has several plausible roots. One path links it to Spanish del mar ("of the sea") via the given name Delmar; another treats it as a short form of Adelma, from Germanic adal ("noble") + helm ("protection"), yielding "noble protector." Some also regard Delmah/Delma as a variant of Thelma, the late-Victorian name tied to Greek thelema ("will, desire").

Usage is sporadic in English-speaking countries; Delma is more widespread, while Delmah remains uncommon and stylistically akin to Sarah or Norah with its final h. Related forms and cognates include Delma, Adelma, Thelma, and masculine Delmar. Possible nicknames are Del, Della, Elle, and Elma. Depending on the preferred etymology, Delmah carries meanings such as "of the sea," "noble protector," or "will/desire."

⚙ Delmah is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 4 times, across 2 countries.